14.3% alc., pH 3.43, TA 0.62, 143 cases, $60. Release June 2014. Sourced
from one of the newer Bacigalupi vineyards, Frost Ranch bought by the
Bacigalupi family in 1993 and Block 9 is planted entirely to a Wente selection of
Pinot Noir. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, aged 13 months in 40% new
French oak barrels. Racked and returned once out of barrel before final
blending and bottling.
·Medium reddish purple color in the glass. Appealing
aromas of black cherry, forest floor, spice and rose petal emerge over time in the
glass. The exuberant black cherry and raspberry core provides good richness
on the mid palate, carrying over to a generous and sleek finish replete with
notes of dried herbs and tea leaves. The fine-grain tannins and forward fruit make for easy drinking now.Score:90.
Reviewed March 29, 2014